Fun facts about Nanga Parbat
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The name Nanga Parbat translates to 'naked mountain' due to its usually snowless south face.
Nanga Parbat
Pakistan
Nanga Parbat, known in Shina as Diamer, is the ninth-highest mountain on Earth with its summit at 8,126 m (26,660 ft) above sea level.
From the “Etymology” section
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Nanga Parbat is the westernmost eight-thousander in the Himalayan Range.
Nanga Parbat
Pakistan
Nanga Parbat, known in Shina as Diamer, is the ninth-highest mountain on Earth with its summit at 8,126 m (26,660 ft) above sea level.
From the “Location” section
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Nanga Parbat has what is often referred to as the highest mountain face in the world: the Rupal Face.
Nanga Parbat
Pakistan
Nanga Parbat, known in Shina as Diamer, is the ninth-highest mountain on Earth with its summit at 8,126 m (26,660 ft) above sea level.
From the “Notable features” section
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Hermann Buhl was the first to successfully climb Nanga Parbat on July 3, 1953, reaching the summit alone.
Nanga Parbat
Pakistan
Nanga Parbat, known in Shina as Diamer, is the ninth-highest mountain on Earth with its summit at 8,126 m (26,660 ft) above sea level.
From the “Climbing history” section
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The 1953 documentary film Nanga Parbat 1953 was filmed and directed by Hans Ertl, who participated in the expedition.
Nanga Parbat
Pakistan
Nanga Parbat, known in Shina as Diamer, is the ninth-highest mountain on Earth with its summit at 8,126 m (26,660 ft) above sea level.
From the “Appearances in literature and film” section
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